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[[Stub page]] for a [[FAQ]] about this wiki specifically.
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The [[FAQ]] about [[this wiki]] specifically. Please don't be shy. Ask away! Your questions alone are valuable [[contributions]] to [[this community]]. We will answer them as promptly and as honestly as we can.
  
 
==How do I find a list of all the FAQs?==
 
==How do I find a list of all the FAQs?==
Go to the [[FAQ]] [[Category]] page.
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Go to the [[:Category:FAQ]] page.
==How do I turn this bullet list into a collapsible list? Is that even possible?==
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Better to use a table of contents.
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==How do I make a table of contents? I thought using '=' headers would be sufficient. How does it work on the [[American Atheists]] page?==
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[[Category:Urgent]] [[Category:Stub]] [[Category:FAQ]]
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==How do I update the wiki?==
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The [[wiki]] works by making pretty much any [[wiki page]] editable by any [[registered user]]. On any [[wiki page]], you should see an [[Edit tab]] in the upper-right corner of the page, next to the [[Read tab]]. If you click the [[Edit tab]] on a [[wiki page]], you will be able to [[edit a wiki page]].
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==How do I turn a bullet list into a collapsible list?==
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You can use the [[Template:Hidden begin]] and [[Template:Hidden end]] to surround the list, and it will be hidden by default with a 'show' link to show it. Unfortunately, such hidden content cannot be text-searched on the page, which may make important content hard to find.
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==How do I make a table of contents?==
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Add more than three [[section headers]]. With more than three [[section headers]], the wiki will automatically insert a [[table of contents]].
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==What if my question is not answered here?==
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Edit this page and add your question. It will be answered in due time by someone monitoring this page. If this does not come to pass, contact the [[Help Desk]].
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==How do I respond directly to messages on my [[user talk page]]?==
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You can respond directly to a message in a couple different ways.
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* If you have a reasonable expectation that the person will come back to your [[user talk page]], then you can just respond directly on your [[user talk page]].
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** It is suggested to add your [[signature]] to each [[threaded]] comment you make, though, so it's easier to read who said what. You do that by either typing <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>, or by clicking the [[Signature button]] in the [[wiki editor]].
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* If you don't expect the person to come back to your [[user talk page]] in a reasonable amount of time, then you should reply on '''their''' [[user talk page]], which is the [[Discussion]] tab on their [[user page]].
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[[Category:Urgent]] [[Category:Stub]] [[Category:FAQs]] [[Category:Wiki]] [[Category:Help]]
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[[Category:Atheism United]] [[Category:Contributions]] [[Category:Community]] [[Category:Collaboration]]

Latest revision as of 18:22, 16 November 2011

The FAQ about this wiki specifically. Please don't be shy. Ask away! Your questions alone are valuable contributions to this community. We will answer them as promptly and as honestly as we can.

How do I find a list of all the FAQs?

Go to the Category:FAQ page.

How do I update the wiki?

The wiki works by making pretty much any wiki page editable by any registered user. On any wiki page, you should see an Edit tab in the upper-right corner of the page, next to the Read tab. If you click the Edit tab on a wiki page, you will be able to edit a wiki page.

How do I turn a bullet list into a collapsible list?

You can use the Template:Hidden begin and Template:Hidden end to surround the list, and it will be hidden by default with a 'show' link to show it. Unfortunately, such hidden content cannot be text-searched on the page, which may make important content hard to find.


How do I make a table of contents?

Add more than three section headers. With more than three section headers, the wiki will automatically insert a table of contents.

What if my question is not answered here?

Edit this page and add your question. It will be answered in due time by someone monitoring this page. If this does not come to pass, contact the Help Desk.

How do I respond directly to messages on my user talk page?

You can respond directly to a message in a couple different ways.